Michael Caine is the best-loved film actor Britain has ever produced. Here for the first time he reveals the truth about his childhood his family & his hard-fought journey from London to Hollywood bringing to life the lean years & the triumphs with astonishing candour. & with typical charm & humour he talks about the movies about his relationships
- on & off the screen
- with other actors & directors & about the memorable screen presence which is his hallmark.

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HOW I LIVE NOW meets HIS DARK MATERIALS in this stunningly written & intensely moving debut the first book in the Hybrid trilogy. Imagine that you have two minds sharing one body. You & your other self are closer than twins better than friends. You have known each other forever. Then imagine that people like you are hated & feared. That the government want to hunt you down & tear out your second soul separating you from the person you love most in the world. Now meet Eva & Addie. They dont have to imagine. ...

This title answers every students favourite question: why do I need to learn this stuff? Humorous illustrations bring to life the history of mathematics & famous mathematicians. It covers a wide range of maths topics from algebra to geometry charts & statistics. ...

As a boy Michael Simkins always wanted to be someone. While his friends were out getting laid & stoned he was tucked up at home dreaming of his name in lights of holding an audience rapt of perhaps becoming a TV heart-throb or having someone anyone ask for his autograph in the supermarket. This is the story of an obsessive pursuit of acting fame. It is a life marked by occasional hard-fought successes & routine helpings of ritual humiliation: scout hut Gilbert & Sullivan dodgy rock operas sewage farm theatre workshop Christmas panto hell straight-to-video film flops leading roles in Crimewatch reconstructions & dressing up as a chicken to advertise TV dinners. It is a hilarious tale of turgid theatre tights trusses & tonsil tennis with Timothy Spall. ...

Do you REALLY know what is in the products that you are buying? Did you know for example that colouring in childrens sweets jelly & soft drinks can potentially cause asthma skin rash & hyperactivity? That common ingredients in personal care products like shampoo & toothpaste have been associated with problems ranging from skin irritation to breathing difficulties nausea increased risk of cancer & blindness? How can you avoid putting harmful additives & chemicals into & onto your body? This user-friendly guide tells you at a glance which additives are hazardous which are best avoided & which are safe making it easier to shop for your family. The colour-coded tables provide valuable information about potential health effects & take the mystery out of additives helping you to choose which products to put in your basket & which to leave on the shelf. This book may seriously improve your health! ...

A practical guide to attacking the most common of phobias: fear of failure A practical guide to attacking the most common of phobias: fear of failure Since its publication in 2011 Whats Stopping You? has offered readers a hard look at the quality of their careers & personal lives. For those whod give themselves a solid C+" this brutally honest guide to taking stock also offers the keys to self-improvement. By dismantling the fear inhibiting all achievement--fear of failure--author Robert Kelsey offers a set of seven steps designed to help readers map out their actions & attain what once seemed elusive milestones. Written for the frustrated underachiever or anyone who feels like one this unique book addresses can the real obstacles hindering both professional & personal growth.

Includes:: a new chapter with tactics for overcoming a fear of failure Explores methods for dealing with different types of people in a host of situations such as getting a new job pitching for new work making presentations or communicating clearly in an argument With a Foreword by one of Britains most successful businessman Luke Johnson this unique handbook to overcoming the most basic of fears is a must for anyone who would like to upgrade the quality of their life."

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Ive turned boys into men & policemen into coppers said the Sergeant. Policemen have got brains but coppers theyve got brains & common sense. No two days were ever the same for bobby-on-the-beat Martyn Johnson. Come rain or come shine he patrolled his patch with a sharp eye for troublemakers & a kind word for those in need of a friend. Whether he was pursuing unlikely coal thieves tracking down peacocks gone AWOL or investigating mysterious flying saucers over Sheffield PC Johnson faced every new challenge with a smile & a healthy dose of his coppers common sense. In his charming & funny memoir Martyn Johnson recalls the rogues cheats & scoundrels
- as well as the many friends
- who made his life on the beat so unforgettable.

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Little Mouse is tucked up in bed when suddenly he hears a strange sound: Too-whoo! Too-whoo! He tiptoes through the house to find out what it is but there are scary noises & shadows everywhere! Creeeaak! Rattle! Rattle! What can they be? Is there a ghosty coming to get him? ...

Young Spot fans will find plenty of fun & lots to discover in this large-format 18-button sound book. Each page shows Spot in a different scene which toddlers can recognise
- at home at the farm at school at the seaside & at the park. Sound symbols indicate which buttons to press to make the sound effects for each location & words are labelled to encourage young children to identify familiar objects & begin to explore the world. The book provides a wondeful interactive treat for children & adults to share.
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Whats the Matter Bunny Blue? is a bright charming book from the author-illustrator of the best-selling Clip-Clop & Jingle-Jingle. Poor little Bunny Blue has lost his granny. Shes got soft furry arms twinkly eyes & a great big smile. Where CAN she be? With the help of some friends Bunny Blue sets off to look for her. A fun rhyming text perfect for sharing with little ones. ...